Ann Burbrook
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Ann Burbrook, sometimes credited as Annie Burbrook, (born 23 November 1965 in Jesselton
, Sabah, Malaysia, is an Australian actress.
Burbrook trained at the Australian Ballet School
and the WA Academy of Performing Arts before dancing with a number of ballet companies in Australia. In 1986 she moved to Brisbane to dance with the Queensland Ballet
.
After her ballet career was cut short, she made the transition from dancing to acting through an association with La Boite Theatre in Brisbane. During her three year association with that theatre she performed in a number of plays as well as becoming a Theatresports
player, convener and tutor. She also administered Theatresports
in Queensland for three years before successfully auditioning for the National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA)
Burbrook graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art
(NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1992 which she upgraded to a BA Arts in 1997 after successful completion of the NIDA Playwrights Course.
Despite a large number of theatre, film and television roles, Burbrook would be most recognised for her major role as Roz Patterson
, on Blue Heelers
on which she appeared in 1994.
She continues to work as an actor and voice over artists whilst using her administrative skills in positions such as artistic coordinator, general manager and festival director for a number of arts organisations.
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount...
, Sabah, Malaysia, is an Australian actress.
Burbrook trained at the Australian Ballet School
Australian Ballet School
The Australian Ballet School was founded in 1964 as the primary training facility for The Australian Ballet by Dame Margaret Scott. It is part of the Australian Ballet Centre, which is located in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, Southbank in Melbourne, Victoria...
and the WA Academy of Performing Arts before dancing with a number of ballet companies in Australia. In 1986 she moved to Brisbane to dance with the Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet
The Queensland Ballet, founded in 1960 by Charles Lisner OBE, is the premier ballet company of Queensland, Australia, and is based in Brisbane.- About Queensland Ballet :...
.
After her ballet career was cut short, she made the transition from dancing to acting through an association with La Boite Theatre in Brisbane. During her three year association with that theatre she performed in a number of plays as well as becoming a Theatresports
Theatresports
Theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Opposing teams can perform scenes based on audience suggestions, with ratings by the audience or by a panel of judges...
player, convener and tutor. She also administered Theatresports
Theatresports
Theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Opposing teams can perform scenes based on audience suggestions, with ratings by the audience or by a panel of judges...
in Queensland for three years before successfully auditioning for the National Institute of Dramatic Art
National Institute of Dramatic Art
The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian national training institute for students of theatre, film, and television, based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington. It is supported by the federal Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. NIDA is located adjacent...
(NIDA)
Burbrook graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art
National Institute of Dramatic Art
The National Institute of Dramatic Art is an Australian national training institute for students of theatre, film, and television, based in the Sydney suburb of Kensington. It is supported by the federal Office for the Arts, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. NIDA is located adjacent...
(NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1992 which she upgraded to a BA Arts in 1997 after successful completion of the NIDA Playwrights Course.
Despite a large number of theatre, film and television roles, Burbrook would be most recognised for her major role as Roz Patterson
Roz Patterson
Roz Patterson was a fictional character in the Australian police drama series ‘Blue Heelers’. She was a starring character in the series since it began; but was the first character to leave the series, staying not even a year...
, on Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
on which she appeared in 1994.
She continues to work as an actor and voice over artists whilst using her administrative skills in positions such as artistic coordinator, general manager and festival director for a number of arts organisations.